Lūʻau

Details

• Visit your member portal to add on the luau!
• Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Great Lawn
• Time: 6:00- 9:00 pm
• What’s Included: Heavy hors d’oeuvres/Light Buffet Stations and Cash Bar
• Other important items: Participants must wear a badge and have a paid ticket. This event is NOT included in your normal registration and must be purchased separately.

Join us for an unforgettable lūʻau experience to enhance your conference registration! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Hawaii as we host a tropical soirée filled with lively entertainment, traditional Hawaiian delicacies, and an atmosphere perfect for networking in a relaxed setting. 

The history of lūʻaus is quite rich! This traditional feast is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the indigenous people of Hawaii, dating back centuries. According to The Hawaii Islands, these Hawaiian feasts/celebrations are traditionally known as ʻahaʻaina or pāʻina, but over the course of time, “the nickname lūʻau – a reference to the taro leaves at the core of many popular dishes – has stuck”.

These feasts were not only about food, but have also served as opportunities for storytelling, dance, music, and community bonding. We highly recommend watching the following videos from the National Museum of the American Indian and National Geographic to better understand the deep cultural significance of a lūʻau.

MENU: Village Luau Buffet *Subject to change

• Island Farmers Tossed Green Salad (V)
• Chef’s Choice Vegetarian Protein
• Pipikaula Potato Salad
• Lomi-Lomi Salmon (GF)
• Au and Ahi Poke (GF)
• Fresh Island Fruit (V, GF)
• Sweet Bread Rolls (Veg)
• Seared Hawaiian Catch (GF)
• Huli-Huli Chicken (GF)
• Kalua Pork (GF)
• Kiawe smoked pulled pork (GF)
• Hawaiian sea salt Pulehu Beef (GF)
• Maui onion demi-glace Steamed Rice (V, GF)
• Wok Charred Island Vegetables (V,GF)
• Baked Molokai Sweet Potato (GF)
• Guava Mousse Cake (Veg)
• Chocolate Macadamia Crunch (Veg)
• Kona Coffee Cream Puff (Veg)
• Pineapple Almond (Veg)

Taste of Hawaii Bar: 1 drink ticket included and additional drinks available for credit card purchase